Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1x
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 28mm (F4.0) lens
- 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Old Model is Sigma DP1s
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Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm S8500 was released 2 years after the DP1x which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sigma DP1x
| Fujifilm S8500 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Fujifilm S8500
| DP1x | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sigma DP1x
| Fujifilm S8500 | DP1x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the DP1x.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and DP1x is 61 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and DP1x.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8500 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm S8500 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sigma DP1x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sigma |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sigma DP1x |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/4.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $500 | $574 |